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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Rhenium dichalcogenides (ReS2, ReSe2) are 2D materials with weak interlayer coupling.
  • Alloying these materials can tune properties and expand applications.
  • Understanding ReSSe alloys offers insights into binary rhenium dichalcogenides.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the optoelectronic properties of ReSSe (1:1 S:Se ratio).
  • Explore the potential of ReSSe as a 2D material for electronic and optoelectronic devices.

Main Methods:

  • Optical absorption spectroscopy to determine band gap.
  • Theoretical calculations for electronic structure.
  • Raman spectroscopy to confirm weak interlayer coupling.
  • Fabrication and characterization of a field-effect transistor (FET).

Main Results:

  • ReSSe exhibits weak interlayer coupling, confirmed by Raman spectra.
  • FET device shows n-type behavior with mobility of 3 cm^2 V^-1 s^-1 and on/off ratio of 10^5.
  • In-plane anisotropic conductivity and good photoresponse (responsivity of 8 A W^-1) were observed.

Conclusions:

  • ReSSe is a promising 2D material with tunable optoelectronic properties.
  • Weak interlayer interactions and in-plane anisotropy are key characteristics.
  • This study opens new avenues for research in anisotropic 2D materials.